CPU Cooler

[jadoogar]

Dear Fellows,

I would like an advice urgently on CPU coolers.

I have the following config:

Pentium 4 3.2eGHz 1 MB Cache HT-Enabled
Intel Original Mainboard 865GBF
ATI RADEON 9800 AGP
Creative Audigy Platinum
2x120GB SATA WD-HDD
1GB Kingston DDR 400MHz RAM
LG DVD Writer 16x
LG DVD ROM

I use my machine for copying DVD's, encoding, playing games and photo editing applications. The machine stays on almost 12 hours a day.

Do I need a CPU cooler? If yes, your suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks and regards,

 

[Rugger]

You already have a CPU cooler (also known as a Heat Sink and Fan - HSF) or your CPU would have melted by now!

Download MBM5 here:
<A HREF="http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=311" target="_new">http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=311</A>
and Sisoft Sandra here:
<A HREF="http://download.guru3d.com/sandra/" target="_new">http://download.guru3d.com/sandra/</A>

Install both programs. Run Sisoft Sandra and monitor temps with MBM5. Let us know your hi/low/avg temps and we'll go from there.

"He who will not risk, cannot win"
- John Paul Jones

 

[jadoogar]

Rugger,

Thanks for your advice. I have done what you recommended. While running tests through Sisoft Sandra the CPU temperature remains 39 Celsius and 27 for Casing.

However, I have checked with games and backup software. The CPU temperature rises until 55 Celsius sometimes. I don't know if its normal or do I need a CPU cooler.

The maximum noted CPU temp was 55 Celsius, Average was 39 Celsius and minimum was 30 Celsius.

Regards,

 

[tweebel]

Those temps are just fine.

 

[Rugger]

Agree with twee.

"He who will not risk, cannot win"
- John Paul Jones

 

[slvr_phoenix]

Or not. It seems that a number of people these days are getting cooler-running Scotties. Perhaps with today's production models the Scotty over-heat hype is a little over-hyped?

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[slvr_phoenix]

Maybe Intel are improving their stock heat output with newer batches/steppings.

Well, we were all (more or less) waiting for them to. It looks like maybe they finally did.

No matter what, once OC'ed with raise in vcore the heat output is uncontrollable even with the best air cooling.

That's for sure. A raise in VCore will definately heat it up.

The question however is why OC a Scotty? :\ It sounds like an effort in futility to me.

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[mozzartusm]

My 3.0E runs cooler than the ones that I hear about. I use the intel heatsink and have it OC'd to 3.5 and it doesnt ever hit 60C. Mid 50's under load.

To save us both time, assume I know EVERYTHING :tongue:

 

[jadoogar]

Thanks Tweebel.

Seems like I am lucky enough to have a cooler system. However, heard lot about heating problem with new processors that have cache 1Mb or more.

I guess, my aluminium case also helps keeping the inside of case cooler.

However, I would be using high end applications in near future. Do you think I should use coolers from Zalman or just keep using it until I notice warming up?

Thanks and regards,